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The federal stimulus package could mean $700 million for Maryland roads and rail. [WBAL]
Despite new restrictions intended to protect the blue crab population by reducing the harvest, Maryland waterman reported catching more crabs in 2008 than in 2007. Virginia, which agreed to the same restrictions, reported a 37% decline in their crab harvest. [Baltimore Sun]
O’Malley will deliver his “State of the State” address today at noon. [WMDT]
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the purchase of 4400 acres of environmentally sensitive land. The state paid $57 million. [AP]
Some state libraries are considering banning children because they can’t afford to test each book for lead, exposing them to possible liability under a new federal law. [Capital News Service]
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